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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-20 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 October 17, 2005 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Council Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Valeria Acevedo, Assistant City Attorney IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of August 15, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a. Announcing the community-wide initiative for Make a Difference Day, scheduled for October 22, 2005, where the City of Laredo, Keep Laredo Beautiful, the Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center, and the Rio Grande International Study Center will join in hosting another beautification project along the banks of the Rio Grande River at Las Palmas/Justo Penn Park.
Blasita Lopez, Public Information Officer, stated that the current rainfall which has caused the river to rise will not affect “Make a Difference Day” scheduled for October 22, 2005. She noted that the City has an abundance of food and giveaways for everyone that is interested in attending the event.
Lynne Nava, Keep Laredo Beautiful Coordinator, added that the trail is beautiful and filled with natural wildlife. She mentioned that the public will be able to take park in the release of butterflies and lady bugs for the nature trail. She encouraged everyone to attend.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Jose Rogerio, Lucky Roncinske, and Francisco Rosales, of the Environmental Services Department, on their selection as September 2005 Employees of the Month.
John Porter, Environmental Services Department, stated that Jose Rogerio, Lucky Roncinske, and Francisco Rosales were nominated as employees of the month because of their hard work and dedication to the City of Laredo and to the children of Laredo. They gave educational presentations to over 14,000 students regarding recycling and littering issues. Because of their hard work and dedication the City was honored by receiving the 2005 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in Education. They have recently completed a project that will allow all citizens to check rainfall data from the internet which will include 12 stations throughout the City. In addition to the special projects they are responsible for all the water quality testing in Laredo, code enforcement, storm sewer pipe inspections, running the household hazardous waste collection center, and the electronic recycling program. b. Recognizing Raul Perales for serving on the Telecommunications Advisory Committee from June 2002 to October 2005.
Mayor Flores and City Council recognized Raul Perales for his service from June 2002 to October 2005.
For fiscal year 2004-2005 the City of Laredo Public Works Division completed a total of 123 major projects. The division also completed smaller projects, which are too numerous to mention. The Public Works Division has a wide range of responsibilities that include but are not limited to construction projects, maintenance, and emergency response.
The Public Works Division administers 112 employees who are divided into various areas of responsibilities:
1. Nine-Sweepers, one of which is dedicated to the nightly downtown maintenance. o 18,720 Lane Miles Swept 2. Five-Pro Patchers o 10,921 Pot holes patched 3. Street Construction Division oversee the construction, milling, and resurfacing of said streets. o 187 blocks milled and resurfaced. 4. Concrete Construction Division is responsible for: o Sidewalk Projects o curb and gutters o valley gutters o rip-rap, junction boxes, inlets o concrete slabs for various uses o handicap ramps o retaining walls
5. The Storm Drain Maintenance Crew ensures the ability to have debris free inlets and storm drains allowing for free flowing water that is especially important during major rainfall. 6. Creek and Right-Of-Way Maintenance Division responsibilities are to control vegetation by not allowing its overgrowth or the collection of litter. § 156 Acres of Creeks Maintained § 101 Miles of Right of Ways Maintained 7. Branch Collection Crew § 6,485 tons of branches collected 8. Building Rehabilitation Division is responsible for maintaining all of the City of Laredo government buildings. o We had 1,450 work orders completed which include the following: § electrical repairs § plumbing § remodeling § painting § air conditioning maintenance § carpentry § cabinet construction & installation
Some of the most notable projects the division is proud of are: · The McPherson Road Widening Project · Chacon Tributary Drainage Improvement Project · McPherson Subdivision Drainage Improvement · Calle del Norte Culvert Project · Upper Zacate Creek Drainage Improvement Project adjacent to the Hillside Recreation Center · Mann Rd. and Springfield Intersection Improvements · Concord Hills Blvd. Enhancement · Martingale Drainage Improvement Project · San Bernardo, Lyon, Calton Rd. and Villa del Sol Subdivision Resurfacing Proj. · South Ejido Sidewalk Project · Springfield Widening Project · Santa Maria / Zaragoza parking lot and others
v One final indispensable service provided to the City of Laredo is the emergency response action team. The division is always ready to provide relief to homes that are being flooded due to heavy rains, collecting heavy debris due to strong gale force winds, assisting when there is a threat of river cresting, fires, and twenty-four hour stand by whenever emergencies arise.
The division of Public Works is composed of a “tightly knit family of employees” working together as a unit and always ready to help one another in carrying out their assigned duties. This is increasingly important due to the fast growth of the city and the large amount of work required of the division. It is because of their hard work and dedication that the City of Laredo Public Works runs as efficiently and effectively as it does.
Communiqués a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Engineering / Public Works Department.
Cm. Agredano thanked Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, and John Orfila for installing speed humps at Los Presidentes Park.
Cm. Garcia thanked John Orfilia, Mike Pescador, and Larry Dovalina for attending a neighborhood meeting in the Villa Del Sol Subdivision. He noted that approximately 30 people had attended the neighborhood meeting who expressed that they are happy with the work that the City of Laredo is doing. He continued to say that he would be traveling with a team from Laredo to San Antonio to compete in an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Walk. Finally, he noted that the City of Laredo Health Committee had met and they are reviewing all the health issues to assure that the City of Laredo retirees will receive the best health package.
Cm. Galo congratulated the City of Laredo Fire Department and the Police Department for responding quickly to an emergency call at his home. He also congratulated the Parks and Recreations Department for hosting a tennis tournament throughout the city. He said that the Laredo Police Officers Association is sponsoring a bowling tournament.
Cm. Amaya asked for a moment of silence for David Garza and Paul Garza. He noted that both of the gentlemen did a lot of work for the betterment of Laredo.
Cm. Rendon thanked Mike Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, for installing improvements at the new baseball fields on the base.
Cm. Belmares thanked everyone that attended a town hall meeting in North Laredo. He thanked Jerry Garza, Webb County Commissioner, and Bill Johnson, a trustee from the United Independent School District Board for meeting with their constituents to inform them of projects that are taking place in their district. He congratulated the most reverend Bishop Tamayo and the Del Mar State Champions for being selected as the parade marshals for the George Washington Birthday Celebration. Finally, he read the following letter:
“Dear Mr. Medina,
On behalf of the Texas A & M International University Association and the Autumn Music Festival Committee who would like to extend their deepest appreciation for your commitment and service to our festival. Our goal is to work with the University and continue to maintain a strong bond with the Laredo Community. We felt that the festival would encourage people to visit the campus and provide a full day of entertainment with the proceeds given to the general scholarship fund. Our event was a great success and sets the foundation for an exciting future. With your teams support we were able to maintain a clean healthy environment and promote the Willie Bote program to several thousand attendees; in addition, I would like to compliment your coordinating staff; specifically Christy Lara and Randy Wise. Christy Lara for her gracious customer service support and Randy Wise for his field supervision of the crew. Lastly, to the crew that physically kept everything beautiful. A special thank you to City Manager, Larry Dovalina, for his continuous support on TAIMU and the alumni association.
Sincerely, Orlando Navarro President Elect of Autmosfest 2006”
Cm. Valdez thanked the Utilities Department for repairing a water line break in his district.
Mayor Flores thanked the 250th Anniversary Committee for organizing three days of lectors on the history of Laredo. She added that the lectors were full of information about Laredo. She continued by saying that the lectors were very inspiring and informative. She thanked Cm. Rendon for joining the City Manager and her at a presentation in Austin regarding the City’s case to the Appellate Court on the 5th Bridge Application Suit. She thanked the Council Members for holding town hall meetings.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of Ignacio Gutierrez to the Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block 488, Western Division, located at the 1100 block of San Ignacio Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-2 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Jeff Puig, representing the applicant, advised City Council that the request was sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a closer review of specific items with respect to engineering. He continued to explain that submitted map may lead Council to consider an M-1; however, if they would review a larger scale on a map it will show them they there are other classifications with close proximity to the property in question.
Ed Ramirez, Jr., Manager for Consolidated Towneast Holdings, noted that the property is virgin and he spoke in favor the zone change request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.28 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Riverhill Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Juan Rodriguez, from Crane Engineering, spoke on behalf of the applicant.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Galo
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 2, Alexander Commercial Subdivision Phase I, located at 7614 Rocio Drive, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a thrift store and food services on Lots 1 - 8, Block 129, Eastern Division, located at 101 East San Jose Street; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 26.44 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A” and located north of Pita Mangana Road, from R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.28 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A” and located on the north side of Pita Mangana Road, from R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Agredano
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for two (2) manufactured homes as temporary housing on 18.65 acres and Lots 1 through 7, Block 1, Del Mar Hills Subdivision Section 1, located at 10 Del Mar Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Charles Urriaga, representing the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, gave a brief history of the request.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprise on Lots 4 and 5, Block 176, Western Division, located at 1019 San Bernardo Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Sylvia Mora, property owner, said that she is leasing to Sergio Reyes as an office for the nationalization of vehicles. She reassured Council that the location is strictly for office use only.
Motion to close the public hearing and deny the zone change requests.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 1, Trautmann M & I Subdivision Unit I, located at 8601 McPherson Road, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Carlos Golarte, owner of the Freshest, distributed documents with a brief history of the current project. He asked Council to allow a variance or a special use permit to use the need of 264 sq ft which would allow them to properly display their trade mark signage in effort to entice future franchisees.
Motion to close the public hearing and override Planning and Zoning introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belamres Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares 10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Rancho Verde Subdivision, located at 9652 McPherson Road, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ron Whitehawk, representing Laredo Rancho Verde LTD, advised that the above request relates solely to the changing of a zone. He said that the issue that is before Council is that this property is basically across the street from Danny’s Restaurant, which is on the other side of McPherson. The property which is zoned B-1 has immediate frontage on McPherson. The R-2 is a condominium project which was built by the same land developers. The property has frontage on McPherson Road and it is the developer’s contention that a B-3 along McPherson is not an usual zone nor should it be considered to be out of character. He noted that the property immediately to the south is a large swath of B-3s. He went on ask Council to amend the application by allowing the front half of the property to be zoned a B-3 and the back portion to remain a B-1.
Daryl Hob and Andres Zamora are residents of the condominiums who spoke against the zone change request. They advised Council that there are fourteen children who reside in the condominiums and the zone change request could jeopardize their safety.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as recommended. The frontage shall be zoned as a B-3 and the remainder being zoned a B-1.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 1, Block 1, Rancho Verde Subdivision, located at 9652 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed conditional use permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Andres Zamora, President of Condominiums, expressed his concerns of having a bar at the entrance of their condominium street. He continued by saying that the bar will multiply the chances that accidents and crimes will happen in their condominiums.
Ron Whitehawk explained that residence in the condominium knew from the beginning that the contentious part of this rezoning was going to be the “proposed bar”. He clarified that the site is already under construction and is part of the existing building which is located on the northwest corner of the property. The entire indoor sports / café has 3,500 sq ft of which 1,000 sq. ft. has been set aside as a full service kitchen. The facility will not be a location where anyone can go strictly drink.
Robert Perez, Tierra Subdivision , spoke against the conditional use permit.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended:
1. The facility’s exterior lighting shall be low impact and directed towards the ground and away from any abutting residential zones or uses including multi-family dwellings. 2. Parking shall comply with the Laredo Land Development Code at all times. 3. The Conditional Use Permit shall be issued to Average Joe’s Bar and is nontransferable. 4. The Conditional use Permit is restricted to the activities provided in the letter, Exhibit “A” which is made part hereof for all purposes. 5. The applicant shall provide an eight (8) foot opaque fence where the site directly abuts any residential zone or use. 6. There shall be no live music, speakers, or televisions outside. 7. The outdoor dining area will be closed at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 8. Signage shall be limited to that which is allowed in a B-3 district. 9. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit “B”, which is made part hereof for all purposes. 10. The outdoor patio will be screened with a four (f) foot fence around the deck. 11. The Conditional Use Permit is issued for a three-year time period.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,463.00 in additional funds, for a total of $26,352.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Binational TB Card Pilot Project of the City of Laredo Health Department and extending the grant period of November 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 to November 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a payment of $56,350.00 from South Texas Paving Company, Laredo, Texas, in lieu of dedication of 1.61 acres of park land in Woodridge Heights Subdivision as required by the City of Laredo Annexation Service Plan; and amending the Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Capital Improvements Fund to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $56,350.00, provided by South Texas Paving Company for park improvements at North Central Park.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with amendment of earmarking the fund for Borcher’s Elementary.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget by transferring (1) one Administrative Assistant II position from the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) to the Laredo Police Departments General Fund 101-2320 Division. Funding to pay for the salary and fringe benefits is available from within the Laredo Police Department Operating Budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget by appropriating expenditures in the amount of $537,900.00 in the Laredo Police Department Trust Fund. Funding will be used to purchase operational materials and supplies and capital outlay equipment. Items include tactical vehicles, video time lapse analysis system, surveillance equipment, computer support equipment and maintenance, drug K-9 dogs, and other needed items. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Garcia advised that the funds should be used to expedite the installation of a fence for the police vehicles.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended. The funds shall be used for installing a fence at the police department.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
16. First public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2004-O-087 by authorizing the granting to Batista Roman Enterprises, Inc., (a non-exclusive franchise commercial container service in the City of Laredo, Texas), an increase in service rates due to fuel and equipment price increases; and amending the franchise agreement to include Batista Roman Enterprises, Inc., dba Orange Waste Management.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Belmares asked why the City required Batista Roman Enterprises, Inc. to come back to City Council to set a higher rate. Shouldn’t the City want to require a minimum? He added that the rate should be set by the market.
Oscar Medina, Solid Waste, explained that the ordinance was written twenty five years ago. The ordinance reads that if the owner wants to raise his rates that he must come before Council.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
17. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Humberto Aguilera for approximately 996 square feet constituting Building No. 193 located at 5301 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2005, and ending on September 30, 2010. However, it is agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either party upon giving a one hundred and eighty (180) day notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $825.00 and shall be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Mr. Humberto Aguilera was the successful bidder meeting all bid specifications.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Ronny Salamon d/b/a Avionics Services International for approximately 6,174 square feet constituting Building No. 1338 located at 4015 North Jarvis Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2005 and ending on September 30, 2010. However, it is agreed by the parties that the lease may be terminated by either party upon giving a one hundred and eighty (180) day written notice. Monthly rent shall be $1,503.00 and will be adjusted annually accordingly to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Mr. Ronny Salamon was the successful bidder meeting all bid specifications.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
19. Amending Ordinance No. 2002-O-047 and No. 2004-O-050 by dividing Precinct 345 into two (2) voting precincts to be numbered voting precincts 345 and 359; and by dividing voting precinct 446 into two (2) voting precincts to be numbered voting precincts 446 and 458; providing for publication and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to fill a vacancy for Council Member for District VII to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, designating polling places, designating the runoff date; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Administrator; and providing for publication.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
21. Accepting funding through a grant under Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Texas in the amount of $97,640.00. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost ($73,230.00) will be provided by the grant and the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost ($24,410.00) will be an in-kind match from the City of Laredo. This is to fund a project that will develop a comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Action Plan for the City of Laredo.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
22. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with St. Patrick’s Church of a parcel of land of 3,455.00 square foot (0.0793 acre) located at the corner of Fenwick and Del Mar, as described in Exhibit A of Exhibit 1 attached hereto, for a term of 10 years at a monthly rent of $25.00; and providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey a twelve (12)-foot-wide Easement and Right-of-Way to AEP Texas Central Company for the installation of a three (3)-phase in-line pole to serve Fire Station No. 14 on Cielito Lindo Boulevard. Said twelve (12)-foot-wide Easement and Right-of-way containing 1,925.48 square feet (0.0442 of an acre), out of Lot No. 2, Block No. 3, of the Cielito Lindo Commercial Plat, recorded in Volume 23, page 56, of the Map Records of Webb County, Texas, being described on attached Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
24. Establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo; providing for severability; providing for an effective date and publication.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances # 2005-O-052, # 2005-O-253, # 2005-O-254, # 2005-O-255, # 2005-O-256, # 2005-O-257, # 2005-O-258, # 2005-O-259, # 2005-O-260, # 2005-O-261.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. 2005-O-252 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a nationalization of vehicles enterprise on Lots 8-12, Block 808, Western Division, located at 3019 San Bernardo Avenue; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-252.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-253 Authorizing the City Manager’s acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of $87,750.00 with $29,250.00 in matching funds for a total of $117,000.00 and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget for the NPDES Fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The grant funds will be used for the Chacon Creek Stream Restoration Project, Phase-2.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-253.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-254 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Communication System Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,600,000.00 respectively. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to financing of necessary equipment for the 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communication System. As Amended.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-254.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-255 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 250th Anniversary Celebration Budget to appropriate a fund balance in the amount of $25,230.00 for a total budget of $59,665.00 for scheduled 250th Anniversary Celebration Events.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-255.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-256 Amending the City of Laredo 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget for the Communication System Fund in the amount of $1,159,758.00. The City of Laredo will be utilizing these funds for the purchase of equipment for the City of Laredo |